Lead, Data Governance Solutions

Novartis

. Provide strategic and operational leadership for an enterprise data governance capability .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeEast Hanover • New Jersey • United StatesSenior💰 $145,600 - $270,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in enterprise data governance, including the development and implementation of governance frameworks, policies, and controls. Proficient in managing data access and security within regulated environments, with a strong focus on collaboration and strategic leadership.

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Data Governance FrameworksSQL ProficiencyKPI Governance & CouncilsData Access & SecurityVendor Management

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Hard Skills

Data Governance ToolingData LineageMetadata ManagementAccess Framework DesignCollate/OpenMetadataAtlanCollibraAlationSnowflake RBACPolicy-Based Access Tools

Soft Skills

Strategic LeadershipCollaborationProblem-SolvingAccountabilityCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SnowflakeImmutaPrivaceraSatoriCloud Data Warehouses

Industry Keywords

HIPAAGDPRPharma ComplianceOIGSunshine Act340B

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic and operational leadership for an enterprise data governance capability
Translate business priorities and data strategy into scalable solutions
Define, implement, and continuously improve governance frameworks, operating models, policies, standards, controls, and decision rights
Partner with business leaders, data owners, technology teams, analytics, privacy, legal, security, and compliance stakeholders
Establish ownership, accountability, and escalation paths for governance decisions, risks, issues, and remediation
Support enterprise data strategy and Data Command Center capabilities by improving visibility into data health, access, performance, and governance
Lead cross-functional forums, working groups, and implementation activities
Develop reporting, scorecards, and performance indicators for senior stakeholders
Manage external vendors and implementation partners, including scope, deliverables, milestones, quality, risks, and budget
Simplify governance processes, strengthen controls, improve user experience, and accelerate responsible access to trusted data
Champion a collaborative governance culture balancing enablement, innovation, risk management, and regulatory expectations
Potential specialization in KPI Governance & Councils, Governance Platforms, or Data Access & Security

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Data Management, Engineering, Finance, or a related field
KPI Governance & Councils / Governance Platforms: minimum 8+ years in data platform engineering or data governance tooling
Hands-on experience standing up a catalog/governance platform from scratch, such as Collate/OpenMetadata, Atlan, Collibra, or Alation
Strong SQL and working knowledge of Snowflake
Experience integrating catalog tools with cloud data warehouses
Understanding of data lineage, metadata management, and data-contract concepts (ODCS or equivalent)
Experience managing implementation vendors/surge teams against scope and timeline
Data Access & Security: minimum 8+ years in data access governance, identity & access management, or data security within a regulated industry
Hands-on experience with Immuta or equivalent policy-based access tools (Privacera, Satori) and Snowflake RBAC/row-column security
Working knowledge of HIPAA, GDPR, and pharma-specific compliance regimes (OIG, Sunshine Act, 340B) as they affect data access design
Experience designing access frameworks for non-human/agent identities is a strong plus
Comfortable operating in ambiguous build-phase environments and at the intersection of engineering, legal, and compliance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based cash incentive
Eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards, depending on role level
Health, life, and disability benefits
401(k) with company contribution and match
Vacation, personal days, holidays, and other leaves
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities